West Glamorgan · Wales
Structural repairs in Neath
Structural repairs in Neath: subsidence, cracks, underpinning, wall ties and lintels, with a free initial assessment from your photos.
- Postcodes
- SA10, SA11
- Population
- about 46,000
- Area
- West Glamorgan
- Pricing region
- Wales
Where do we cover around Neath?
Neath, West Glamorgan: about 46,000 residents across postcode districts SA10, SA11. Nearby, we also cover Clydach (4 miles), Swansea (7 miles), Maesteg (7 miles) and Gorseinon (10 miles).
Why does the ground in West Glamorgan matter for structural repairs?
Parts of West Glamorgan have clay that can shrink near trees in dry spells. Historic coal workings are recorded beneath parts of West Glamorgan, and a coal mining search is worth checking where movement is unexplained. Across West Glamorgan, most homes are hillside terraces, Victorian villas in Swansea and post-war estates.
What we check first in Neath
Before pricing a repair in Neath, we look at these likely causes first.
- Clay in parts of the area that dries out near trees in long dry spells
- Historic coal mining close to the surface
- Solid stone walls bulging where the rubble core has loosened
- Weathered lime mortar letting stone walls spread
Repairs we carry out in Neath
- Retaining wall repairs
- Resin injection ground stabilisation
- Subsidence insurance claim repairs
- Crack stitching
- Floor joist repairs
- Concrete repairs
- Underpinning
- Wall tie replacement
- Mining subsidence repairs
- Gable end wall repairs
- Extension pulling away repairs
- Chimney stack repairs
- Subsidence repairs
- Lintel replacement
- Bowing wall repairs
- Structural crack repairs
- Boundary and garden wall repairs
- Structural surveys and crack monitoring
- Bay window subsidence repairs
- Brick arch repairs
- Roof structure repairs
Guide prices in Neath
The ranges below reflect typical Wales costs for structural repairs, including VAT. Scaffold, access and making good can push a job to the top of the range.
| Item | Guide price | Per |
|---|---|---|
| Crack stitching: crack stitching with stainless helical bars | £75 – £165 | per metre of crack |
| Wall tie replacement: semi-detached house | £2,300 – £4,600 | per house |
| Lintel replacement: standard window or door opening | £690 – £2,300 | per opening |
| Structural surveys and crack monitoring: structural engineer's inspection and report | £460 – £1,850 | per property |
Do repairs in Neath need approval?
Structural work in Wales, such as underpinning, needs building control approval. Party wall notices can apply where work affects a shared wall.
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Structural repairs in Neath: questions
Do you cover Neath?
We do. Neath and the surrounding area are covered, including nearby Clydach and Swansea. A free initial assessment from your photos is the first step.
Why do houses in Neath crack?
Common causes around Neath include settlement over old shallow coal workings and mine entries, solid stone walls bulging where the rubble core has loosened, and weathered lime mortar letting stone walls spread. The cause is checked before any repair is recommended.
How much do structural repairs cost in Neath?
It depends on the repair. On Wales rates, a standard window or door lintel from about £690 per opening and wall tie replacement on a semi-detached house from about £2,300 per house, including VAT. Your written price follows photos or a survey.
Send photos of the problem in Neath and we will come back with a free initial view and the next step.